Total births
623
Unisex name · since 1999
Emri
Emri has 623 recorded births since 1999 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4525
- among girls today
- 623
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Emri is the #4525 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 623 recorded since 1999.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emri has been recorded 623 times among girls since 1999, currently ranked #4525 nationally and more common than 74% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #4525 among girls today
- 623 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emri is currently the #4525 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of girls - 623 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4525
- among girls today
- 623
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other girls
Emri vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4525
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 74% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Emri was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
55 babies were named Emri in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Emri compares
623 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Emri's all-time total is 63% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emri | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 623 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Emri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Emri splits its recorded history at 2014: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Emri at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,525
Active since
1999
Emri popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Emri popularity over time - boys
76 total births recorded since 2009 (Emri as boys' name)
Emri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emri's strongest decade.
301 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Emri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 73
2000s
73 births
- 2010s
2010s
301 births
- 2020s
2020s
243 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 301 births (48% of all-time use).
How Emri compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Emri's total volume
Emri vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Emri by state
Where Emri concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 50 | 8.0% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Utah | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Emri's total US births 8.0%
Even split
50 of 623 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emri? ▼
623 babies have been named Emri since 1999. It currently ranks #4525 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 55 births.
When was Emri most popular? ▼
Emri was most popular in the 2010s decade with 301 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Emri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emri are Texas (50 births), California (10 births), Louisiana (10 births).
Is Emri a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Emri is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 623 births, and as a boy's name it has 76 births.
How long has the name Emri been used? ▼
Emri has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Emri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emry, Emrie, Emree, Emryn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Emri's data
- Emri's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (301 total births) through the 2020s (243) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Emris (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Emri
Nearby Names Like Emri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emri
Emry Girl
#1765 2,368 births
Emrie Girl
#2844 1,712 births
Emree Girl
#3872 1,064 births
Emryn Girl
#1496 1,005 births
Emrys Girl
#3753 341 births
Compare Emri side by side: Emri vs Emry Emri vs Emrie Emri vs Emree
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Emri: #4525 Unisex Name - 623 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emri. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Emri draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.